1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election

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1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election
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  1958 November 6, 1962 1966  
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Nominee John N. Dempsey John deKoven Alsop
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote549,027482,852
Percentage53.21%46.79%

1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Dempsey:      50–60%
Alsop:      50–60%

Governor before election

John N. Dempsey
Democratic

Elected Governor

John N. Dempsey
Democratic

The 1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election was held on November 6, 1962. Incumbent Democrat John N. Dempsey defeated Republican nominee John deKoven Alsop with 53.21% of the vote.

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General election

Candidates

Results

1962 Connecticut gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Democratic John N. Dempsey (incumbent) 549,027 53.21%
Republican John deKoven Alsop 482,85246.79%
Total votes1,031,902 100.00%
Democratic hold

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References

  1. Cook, Rhodes (November 5, 2013). America Votes 30: 2011-2012, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook. CQ Press. ISBN   9781452290171 . Retrieved May 2, 2020.